Welcome to the first edition of 40/20, a new NRL podcast where we’ll be breaking down the biggest stories across the game, with the best journalists and NRL insiders from around the country.

It’s Monday, May 19 and the much anticipated State of Origin team lists for Game 1 have been locked in…with returning Blues coach Laurie Daley staying loyal as Billy Slater bloods three debutants for the Maroons…Michael Chammas and Christian Nicolussi discuss the New South Wales and Queensland line ups.

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40/20 is a brand new NRL podcast from The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age. During this year's State of Origin and Finals series we'll be breaking down the biggest stories from across the game with the best journalists and NRL insiders from around the country. We'll be giving you press pass access as we breakdown the latest news, controversy and performances from the biggest matches in the Rugby League calendar. To listen to our episodes as soon as they drop follow 40/20 wherever you listen to podcasts.

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